Aug 3, 1996
Accident
Substantial TOA BAJA, PR
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of a quick draining feature in the fuel system, the pilot's failure (or inability) to detect water contamination in the fuel system during preflight inspection, and high obstruction(s) in the emergency landing area.
NTSB MIA96LA201